We put the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 on a race track

And now for something completely different: Mercedes invited a bunch of car reviewers & enthusiasts to Hampton Downs race track this week to experience a range of different, high-performance vehicles.
But despite the wide selection of cars available for track circuits, there wasn't a pure electric vehicle designated for the track event. Fortunately, Mercedes quickly solved that problem, borrowing an AMG EQE 53 from the skid-pan event and letting Gav put it on the race track! Good on ya, Mercedes!
And while you might not learn a heck of a lot in this week's video, we do hope you'll share in the absurd joy that is putting a luxury, electric, high performance cruiser through its paces!
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If you'd like to watch Gav review the Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV in a slightly more civilised manner, click here: • Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 SU...
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[@randomjasmicisrandom]

I overtook a car a few days ago in my bog standard Skoda Enyaq and my grandson sat in the back shouted wheeeeeee as we went past them. I can only imagine doing the same thing in an AMG Mercedes. What a blast that must have been.

[@thefathippy]

Now there's a man who loves his job. 😁

[@kristie8727]

Tyre squealing 😅 love it and 1000nm of torque that's crazy. How much range would've it have used on the track ?

[@QALibrary]

Very well done and thank you for sharing

[@BurntFaceMan]

Would love to see the IoniQ 5N on a track see how much the "feels like a race car" actually works

[@jasoncatt]

I was there yesterday for the Botany Mercedes day!

[@TerryHickey-xt4mf]

looove it, but it will never be in my garage unless they drop the price --- a lot ☹

[@OceanKiwi]

Good stuff Mercedes!

[@Michaels1too]

Nice car thou, It's a good thing when we see Mercedes building quality Ev's ,

[@vk2aafhamradio]

But did you have $250,000 worth of fun Gav? Looks like you did!

[@MrSnooooze]

All smiles

[@pauldavison2018]

The car has a rego label but not one for RUC's?

[@grant3226]

Thanks Gav! So between you and me, what did you get it up to? 😊

[@outbackev-hunter6035]

Ok, now you have tasted the bug... Top Gear NZ??

[@theunknownunknowns5168]

I prefer the posh etron. You'd buy that Merc for your mistress* but drive your fancy etron to the gentleman's* club. Still work's for all your wealth tax free preferences.

[@derekr1113]

Why bother. Would you take an F1 car shopping at Tesco? Nah

[@rcosnett]

Far too expensive, just a play toy

[@jasoncatt]

Just wait a little, the depreciation will be brutal.